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Malagueta
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Goronong Remove |
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| Scoville range | 50,000 – 100,000 SHU Medium |
100,000 – 300,000 SHU Medium |
| Species | Capsicum frutescens | Capsicum frutescens |
| Origin | Brazil/Africa | Indonesia |
| Ripe color | Red | Red |
| Pod size | 1-2 inches | 2-3 inches |
| Flavor profile | Very hot, sharp | Extremely hot |
| Culinary uses | Brazilian cuisine, hot sauces | Indonesian superhot frutescens |
| Growing difficulty | Easy | Moderate |
| Days to harvest | 85-95 days | 90-100 days |
| Plant height | 36-48 inches | 30-36 inches |
| Community rating | — | — |
Scoville values are laboratory ranges for the variety, not for an individual pod. Blank cells are not recorded; see each pepper's page for sources and review state.